not pregnancy related

[cyncyn1123]

Looking for some advice...
My son is 6 days old and will not sleep unless he's in bed right next to me as soon as I put him in his bed he screams. I'm not sure what to do it bothers me hearing him cry and I love having him right by my side but I also don't want him to sleep in bed with me as I do have to go back to work in 6 wks and I don't want it to be an issue.. any moms that went through this? What did you do? And is it bad to let a New born cry himself to sleep?

[Optimysticmama]

When I had my daughter (now 4), I had the same problem with her. I would let her cry for maybe 15-20 minutes at a time then I couldn't do it anymore. I bought her this bear that hooks to the crib that play sounds like a heartbeat "in the womb". It helped  her a lot. Sometimes, when she is sick. she will still put it in her bed and turn it on... it was truly my lifesaver. I'm not sure what it is called but i know I bought it at Walmart. (if that helps at all)

[hayang]

when baby's cry themselves to sleep, they learn a technique that is crucial to independent babies. its called self soothing. the mentally and emotionally healthier babies all learn to self sooth. and that's only learned through letting him cry.
but never let him cry for over a half hour straight. then there might actually be something wrong.

[cyncyn1123]

Crying doesn't stress them out? And how long max do you think I should let him cry for I feel like I'm neglecting him if I let him cry to long

[Combs7]

My first was like this & I allowed her to sleep with me. WORST mistake ever. She slept with me until she was 3 because I couldn't get her out once I let her in. With my second I never put her in the bed with me ever. I would feed, burp, & swaddle then put in her bed or bassinet & it worked wonderfully. Swaddle them tight so they feel safe & they will get used to it.

[Xcitedmamma]

Being so new too makes sure he is wrapped up tight so it reminds him/feels like he's in th womb

[psrivs]

I've heard that more a newborn cries it makes his lungs stronger. Sometimes you've to let ur baby cry otherwise he will know that he just has to let out a wail n u will be there for him. Since u go to work soon if he cries in his crib u soothe him but don't take him out of the crib. Just try this. Hopefully soon he will get used to his crib.